(a) In this section, “major decision” means a decision in which a vote is taken on:
(1) a rule;
(2) a proclamation;
(3) a contract;
(4) a budget;
(5) a grant;
(6) a development plan for a geographical area managed by the department;
(7) a memorandum of understanding with another governmental entity; or
(8) any other issue as determined by the commission.
(b) The commission shall develop and implement policies that will provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission.

Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 11.0151

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(c) The commission, or any committee of the commission with at least five commission members serving on the committee, shall provide an opportunity for public testimony in an open meeting before making a major decision.

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